Détails techniques
Style
Impériale Stout
Degré d'alcool
13.5%
Origine
ÉTATS-UNIS
Vieillissement
Weller 12 bourbon barrel 19+ months
Profil de dégustation
The nose opens with waves of dark caramel, vanilla-soaked oak, and blackstrap molasses, layered with bourbon-barrel warmth and whispers of toasted coconut. Weller 12’s wheated bourbon influence brings honeyed softness beneath dark chocolate and espresso roast. The palate is luxuriously viscous—rich toffee, dark fruit compote, and charred oak mingle with notes of tobacco, leather, and crème brûlée. Bourbon heat integrates seamlessly into the thick, dessert-like body. The finish lingers extensively with bittersweet cocoa, lingering oak tannins, and gentle vanilla fade, leaving warming alcohol presence balanced by residual sweetness.
Accords avec les aliments
Pair with dark chocolate torte featuring salted caramel and toasted pecans, where the barrel-aged complexity complements layered dessert richness while oak tannins cut through sweetness. Alternatively, serve alongside aged Manchego or smoked Gouda with honeycomb, allowing the wheated bourbon character to bridge nutty cheese complexity and the stout’s molasses-driven depth.
About Moksa Brewing Company
Moksa Brewing Company was established in 2016 in Rocklin, California, quickly earning recognition as one of the most sought-after craft breweries on the American West Coast. Founded by Kenny Goss and Dan Carnahan, Moksa has built its reputation on an unwavering commitment to brewing intensely hopped, fruit-forward IPAs that showcase the full aromatic potential of contemporary hop varieties. The brewery’s name, derived from the Sanskrit word for liberation, reflects their philosophy of freeing beer from conventional boundaries through bold experimentation and meticulous attention to ingredient quality.
Moksa specializes in hazy IPAs and double IPAs that emphasize tropical fruit characteristics, juicy mouthfeel, and vibrant hop expression while maintaining exceptional balance. Their small-batch approach and limited distribution model have cultivated a devoted following, with releases regularly drawing enthusiasts from across the region. The brewery operates from a compact facility where hands-on production methods ensure consistency and quality control. Moksa has become emblematic of California’s modern IPA movement, distinguished by their technical precision and willingness to push the boundaries of hop-centric brewing while maintaining the drinkability that has become their hallmark.
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